Pale Horses at Plum Run: The First Minnesota at Gettysburg

The disastrous infantry assault led by Confederate general George Pickett remains among the most scrutinized military maneuvers to occur during the battle of Gettysburg. Discussed less often are the soldiers who repelled Pickett's Charge and helped to secure Union victory. Brian Leehan uncovers the story of a group of Minnesota soldiers who played a crucial role in one of the most pivotal moments of the Civil War.

review of Pale Horses at Plum Run: The First Minnesota at Gettysburg, by Leehan, Brian, Civil War Book Review, (Fall 2006).